Subaru Forester: Towing
If towing is necessary, it is best done by your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service. Observe the following procedures for safety.
Never tow AWD models (both AT and MT) with the front wheels raised off the ground while the rear wheels are on the ground, or with the rear wheels raised off the ground while the front wheels are on the ground.
This will cause the vehicle to spin away due to the operation or deterioration of the center differential.
If no steam is coming from the engine compartment
NOTE
For details about how to check the
coolant level or how to add coolant,
refer to “Engine coolant”.
1. Keep the engine running at idling
speed.
2. Open the hood to ventilate the engi ...
Towing and tie-down hooks
The towing hooks should be used only in
an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle
from mud, sand or snow).
- Use only the specified towing
hook and tie-down hook. Never
use suspension p ...
See also:
Keyless operation system*
The keyless operation system allows you to lock and unlock the doors and tailgate
and start the engine simply by carrying the keyless operation key with you. The
keyless operation key can also be ...
Function
Location of the laser sensor in the windshield
City Safety™ monitors traffic ahead of you
using a laser sensor mounted in the upper section
of the windshield. If a collision is imminent,
Ci ...
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride.
Over-inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable
ride. Both under-inflation and over-inflation affect the
stability of the vehicle and ...
